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Russian Regime Purges Pro-Putin Figures Amid Power Struggle

11/6/2025

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The Russian crackdown targets pro-Kremlin figures previously supportive of Vladimir Putin, with Sergei Markov and Roman Alyokhin designated as "foreign agents."
This shift marks a rift between Kremlin loyalists and ultranationalist "militarists" who have criticized the war's management.
Analysts say the purge reflects a struggle for resources and power within the regime.
Experts predict further arrests as the state seeks new targets to maintain its repressive momentum.

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The Russian crackdown targets pro-Kremlin figures previously supportive of Vladimir Putin, with Sergei Markov and Roman Alyokhin designated as "foreign agents."
This shift marks a rift between Kremlin loyalists and ultranationalist "militarists" who have criticized the war's management.
Analysts say the purge reflects a struggle for resources and power within the regime.
Experts predict further arrests as the state seeks new targets to maintain its repressive momentum.